Overview
This position contributes to Foot Locker’s success by supporting the clerical and data entry needs of the business as it relates to our product dataset. The Purchase Support Specialist main responsibility is to provide clerical back up and administrative support to the Merchant team in the buying process. This role is key in ensuring accurate SKU creation and maintenance as well as Purchase order writing for Foot Locker Europe.
The ideal Purchase Support Specialist is detail oriented, curious yet results oriented, and someone who is actively able to identify process improvements. We are looking for a proactive candidate with a strong vision that gets energy from making a real impact in a complex organization. You love a good challenge and have a positive mindset & growth mentality. We can offer you a great, motivated and driven team in a dynamic environment where you can contribute with your knowledge, energy, and previous experiences to really put your mark on the business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate entry of SKU attributes, cost prices, style codes, UPC/EAN, vendor numbers, PO attributes on the back of the instructions of Buying and Merchandising teams
• Ensuring accurate Purchase Order creation and maintenance while managing the deadlines of our various vendor partners
• Building solid working relationships with other departments to efficiently complete tasks requiring cross-functional involvement (Buying, Merchandising, Logistics, Franchise and Ecommerce)
• Supporting and assisting your peers on cross-functional tasks, ie assist in IPP processes, SKU & PO maintenance or troubleshooting, order samples in timely matter.

Qualifications

• MBO or Bachelor’s level required
• Consistent, hands-on, relevant administrative working experience
• Fluency in English
• Good command of Microsoft Office including Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and with own initiative
• Enthusiastic, positive, and goal-oriented team player
• Accurate (also with numbers), well organized and service minded

Benefits

• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment.
• 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office 2 days p/w)
• Employee Discount on in-store and online products
• Casual Sneaker Culture
• Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
• Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
• Travel reimbursement
• Pension Plan
• Discounted Collective Health plans
• Activities organized by our Social Committee

Candidates must be eligible to work in the Netherlands

• Responsible for accurate entry of SKU attributes, cost prices, style codes, UPC/EAN, vendor numbers, PO attributes on the back of the instructions of Buying and Merchandising teams
• Ensuring accurate Purchase Order creation and maintenance while managing the deadlines of our various vendor partners
• Building solid working relationships with other departments to efficiently complete tasks requiring cross-functional involvement (Buying, Merchandising, Logistics, Franchise and Ecommerce)
• Supporting and assisting your peers on cross-functional tasks, ie assist in IPP processes, SKU & PO maintenance or troubleshooting, order samples in timely matter